Alpha Phi Sigma

Welcome to Alpha Phi Sigma

National Honor Society - Omicron Chapter - University of Louisville

Why should YOU join Alpha Phi Sigma?

> Recognition of Achievement: The hard work and personal sacrifice that is required to achieve scholastic excellence deserves recognition. Alpha Phi Sigma membership designates an individual as an outstanding student of criminal justice.

> Special Awards: Each year the national office awards a cash scholarship to one member. Awards are also given to students who compete in the Annual Call for Papers.

> Annual Convention: A national convention is held each year. The convention is held in conjunction with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) and presents a wide range of programs and activities.

> National Newsletter: Active members receive a biannual national newsletter, which reports on areas of concern to the criminal justice sciences and the society.

Membership Requirements of Alpha Phi Sigma:

> Alpha Phi Sigma is the nationally recognized honor society for students in the criminal justice sciences. To become a member, the student must have completed one-third of their total hours required for graduation and be recommended to National by the chapter advisor.

o Undergraduate students with a declared criminal justice major or minor, must have a minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The student must also be a CJ Major or Minor and have completed 45 hours of CJ coursework.

o Graduate students must maintain a minimum of a 3.4 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have completed a minimum of four courses within the criminal justice curriculum.

o Law students must have completed one academic year with a 2.5 GPA

Application Process:

• Applications must be received one (1) semester prior to graduation (Application Deadline Dates: Fall-September 30th, Spring-January 31st, Summer-June 30th)
• Complete an application: Alpha Phi Sigma Membership Application (PDF)
• To locate your UL GPA, your CJ GPA, # of CJ Courses Completed, and Total Credits Completed go to ULINK>ACADEMIC PROGRESS>VIEW MY DEGREE AUDIT.
• Submit a completed application and the $85 one-time national membership fee (made payable to Alpha Phi Sigma in a cashier’s or certified check) to Dr. Katie Hughes-Taylor in Brigman Hall, Rm 215.

For more information, please contact the Chapter Advisor, Dr. Katie Hughes-Taylor           

LAE/APS Meeting Minutes

APS-Omicron Chapter News

Current Officers: 2024-2025

President: Olivia Hogan

Vice President: Kennedy Slayton

Club Secretary: Kate Klinger